Jeonnam Achieves 100 Degrees Early in 'Hope 2023 Sharing Campaign'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea's 'Hope 2023 Sharing Campaign' temperature tower reached 100 degrees ahead of schedule.

According to the Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea on the 15th, the sharing campaign launched on December 1st raised 9.968 billion won, recording a temperature of 100.5 degrees on the Love Temperature Tower.

The 'Hope 2023 Sharing Campaign,' which started on December 1st last year, set a goal of 9.92 billion won, an 11% increase compared to the previous campaign target of 8.932 billion won.

Despite the difficult times of high interest rates, high prices, and high exchange rates, the temperature of the Hope 2023 Love Temperature Tower exceeded 100.5 degrees amid the enthusiastic participation in sharing by Jeonnam Province, local companies, organizations, and Jeonnam residents who did not forget their neighbors in need this year as well.

Labor Il, Chairman of Jeonnam Community Chest of Korea, said, "Despite the frozen economic situation and cold weather, the warm hands of sharing for neighbors made it possible for the Love Temperature Tower to reach 100 degrees."

Lee Sangshim, Director of Health and Welfare Bureau of Jeonnam Province, stated, "The fundraising for the Hope 2023 Sharing Campaign to help neighbors will continue until the 31st," adding, "We will focus on the campaign during the remaining period and do our best to ensure that more helping hands reach those in need."